Lesson details
- Level
- beginner/intermediate
- Updated
- 2026-09-30
- Concepts
- influence · cutting points · base · direction
- Tags
- joseki · star-point · attach-press · influence
Lesson 3 · Star Point Attach and Press
Star Point Attach and Press
Explore the starting position, play each move on the board, and compare alternative branches.
Use the board, move controls or keyboard arrows to follow the lesson at your own pace.
Learning goals
- Find the attachment
- Play the shared sequence
- Choose White 8
Find the attachment
How does Black attach above White F3?
This variation is coming soon.
Setup: 2 stones · Black to play
Play the variation
Click or tap an empty intersection to play the next move.
Use ← / → to step backward or forward. Each branch starts from its own position.
Stones and move list
Black (setup) D4, White (setup) F3